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. >> in just one more day, the united states will host the summer olympic games before 2016. the president is trying to get them to a war chicago with the games. >> in the city of -- to award chicago with the games. >> first lady michelle obama has been there for the past day selling her home town park. >> this is the opportunity for the united states to connect with the world in a really important way at a very critical time. >> she is joined by oprah. >> for us to be able to host the 2016 olympic games would be what my grandmother used to say is our crowning glory. >> an all-out effort to put chicago above the other final serious in six cities like tokyo, madrid, and rio de janeiro. chicago holds its golden ticket is in a presidential pitch. >> i will land, speak, and fly right back. >> experts say he could make all of the difference. >> chicago is enhanced by the fact that the president will be on hand here. >> but everybody agrees with the president's participation. >> he is the president of the united states, not the mayor of chicago. >> some in chicago say they do not w
. >> in just one more day, the united states will host the summer olympic games before 2016. the president is trying to get them to a war chicago with the games. >> in the city of -- to award chicago with the games. >> first lady michelle obama has been there for the past day selling her home town park. >> this is the opportunity for the united states to connect with the world in a really important way at a very critical time. >> she is joined by oprah. >>...
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. >> this bill violates the united states constitution. >> reporter: they say the mandate is unconstitutional. >> to require americans to purchase something they may not want. >> reporter: republicans say nebraska democrat ben nelson getting $100 million for his state in return for his vote is unconstitutional. in a new ad, some liberals claim president obama promised a public option. >> my plan i sign must include an insurance exchange, including a public option to increase competition and keep insurance companies honest. >> reporter: but the president told pbs the senate bill is not half a loaf. >> this is .09 of a loaf. for a family out there that right now doesn't have health insurance, it is a great deal. it is a full loaf. and for people who have health care right now, this is a good deal. >> reporter: the public option is no longer an obama promise but it will be an issue next year when senate and house bills have to be merged. i'm steve handelsman, nbc news, capitol hill. >>> what started as a hoax to land a reality tv show has left the colorado parents of the so-called balloon boy fa
. >> this bill violates the united states constitution. >> reporter: they say the mandate is unconstitutional. >> to require americans to purchase something they may not want. >> reporter: republicans say nebraska democrat ben nelson getting $100 million for his state in return for his vote is unconstitutional. in a new ad, some liberals claim president obama promised a public option. >> my plan i sign must include an insurance exchange, including a public option...
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. >> he was proud to represent his family, the state of utah and the united states of america. >> reporter: local residents showed support outside ft. hood, doctors said many soldiers wounded in the shootings thursday have gone home and almost all are out of intensive care now. but some will face life-long challenges. >> there's a possibility that some of these patients will be physically impaired for the rest of their life and there's no doubt that many of them will be psychologically impaired for the rest of their lives. >> reporter: investigators piecing together the crime seen say they have no reason to believe the alleged gunman, army major nidal malik hasan had any accomplices. >> all evidence at this point indicates the suspect allegedly acted alone. a in the actual shootings. >> reporter: investigators say they have no evidence that friendly fire from soldiers or police hit any of the victims. hasan is being treated away from ft. hood. >> the suspect major hasan remains hospitalized in san antonio. we understand he remains in icu as no longer on a ventilator. >> reporter: hasan's u
. >> he was proud to represent his family, the state of utah and the united states of america. >> reporter: local residents showed support outside ft. hood, doctors said many soldiers wounded in the shootings thursday have gone home and almost all are out of intensive care now. but some will face life-long challenges. >> there's a possibility that some of these patients will be physically impaired for the rest of their life and there's no doubt that many of them will be...
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following its nuclear test last may, pyongyang says he will only stop development if the united states bans the policy of confrontation. speaking to the u.n. general assembly, a top official blasted the body's security council which approved expanded sanctions directly following that test. although the north says its nuclear ambitions -- the u.s. expects it to sell its nuclear intelligence overseas. >>> there are new reports this morning to attack targets in new york city following the arrest and indictment of 24-year-old najibullah zazi, an official tells the "associated press," three possible accomplices have been identified. zazi's accused of buying up beauty products whose chemicals can be used to make bombs. although the identities are not being revealed. they are said to be from new york city. >>> new census figures shows the recent economic crisis is hitting those americans with the least to spare the hardest. the dwindling paychecks of 13.2% of americans living at or below the poverty level looks even smaller when compared with the wealthiest among us. now, those who make more
following its nuclear test last may, pyongyang says he will only stop development if the united states bans the policy of confrontation. speaking to the u.n. general assembly, a top official blasted the body's security council which approved expanded sanctions directly following that test. although the north says its nuclear ambitions -- the u.s. expects it to sell its nuclear intelligence overseas. >>> there are new reports this morning to attack targets in new york city following the...
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but at least to give you an idea, still, there's bermuda, east coast of the united states, expected to bring this north basically into saturday, sunday time frame. it has slowed down a little bit. still expected to be a major hurricane off the coastline. primary inpact, waves will be the biggest issue as far as rip currents. very dangerous at the beaches. very significant thunderstorm activity. we will see a chance towards d.c., new york city by late this afternoon. something to keep in mind as far as you head out the door is concerned, mild air mass in place. the only reason we won't see 90s will be the chances for showers. there's a look at the region. let's check out your local forecast. portland, maine, coming in on the sunny side of things, # 0 degrees. however, a few other areas, grand rapids, michigan, 81 degrees. again, a good opportunity for thunderstorms. same story in philly by later on today. so, christina, lots more to determine as far as the path of hurricane bill. we'll talk about the finish of the week coming up. >>> looking forward to that, thanks todd. >>> oil spurts,
but at least to give you an idea, still, there's bermuda, east coast of the united states, expected to bring this north basically into saturday, sunday time frame. it has slowed down a little bit. still expected to be a major hurricane off the coastline. primary inpact, waves will be the biggest issue as far as rip currents. very dangerous at the beaches. very significant thunderstorm activity. we will see a chance towards d.c., new york city by late this afternoon. something to keep in mind as...
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the united states, the united nations and the european union have all condemned israel after that nation's supreme court ordered the eviction of more than 50,000 palestinians from homes in east jerusalem. leading the criticism, secretary of state hillary clinton, who called the move by israel, quote, provocative and regrettable. >>> meanwhile, secretary clinton is now on her way to africa for a seven of nation trip. during the tour, she's expected to push for stability in somalia and free trade for african nations across the continent. >>> in a rare attack on the relatively calm afghan capital of kabul, eight rockets slammed into the city at daybreak with one damaging an afghan official's house near the u.s. embassy. the taliban claimed responsibility for the blast. >>> and scientists are on a three-week voyage to study a huge mass of plastic accumulating in one particular spot in the pacific ocean. it's known as the great pacific garbage patch. researchers want to know how much debris is there and what its effect is on marine life. >>> here's an early look at how wall street will kick off
the united states, the united nations and the european union have all condemned israel after that nation's supreme court ordered the eviction of more than 50,000 palestinians from homes in east jerusalem. leading the criticism, secretary of state hillary clinton, who called the move by israel, quote, provocative and regrettable. >>> meanwhile, secretary clinton is now on her way to africa for a seven of nation trip. during the tour, she's expected to push for stability in somalia and...
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that anniversary is also being marked here in the united states, but not without its controversy. protesters are blasting officials at new york city's empire state building for shining red and yellow lights from the top of the very familiar landmark. although the skyscraper often marks events with custom lighting, critics say this tribute offers support for a brutal communist chinese government with a poor human rights record. the building's management however says it, quote, celebrates many cultures and causes in the world. >>> well, thousands of people are believed to be trapped in rubble following a pair of indonesian earthquakes. the latest was just this morning. today's 6.8 magnitude quake struck about 150 miles from the epicenter of yesterday's disaster which killed at least 467 people. a huge swath of western indonesia was devastated with entire villages destroyed. at least 200 bodies were found in one coastal town alone. meanwhile, the death toll from an earthquake triggered tsunami in the samoaen islands now stands at 149. officials say that figure is expected to rise. mu
that anniversary is also being marked here in the united states, but not without its controversy. protesters are blasting officials at new york city's empire state building for shining red and yellow lights from the top of the very familiar landmark. although the skyscraper often marks events with custom lighting, critics say this tribute offers support for a brutal communist chinese government with a poor human rights record. the building's management however says it, quote, celebrates many...
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that the state department and the white house and every organ of the united states would support back and deliver the best games ever if, in fact, chicago got that vote. but there's no sense at all at this point of course whether those two individuals even as persuasive as they are has swung the vote in chicago's favor. we won't know the answer until 1:00 p.m. eastern today. back to you, dan. >> all right, jim, thank you. well, if chicago beats the competition, the whole country could see an impact from hosting the games. the windy city, though, that would be center stage with a global spotlight. kristen dahlgren is live for a look at the city's push. the excitement has got to be building. >> reporter: you know, it really is, dan. if you watch the presentation, a lot of it focused on the people of chicago, including touching letters from kids and athletes that were free here. and you can bet a lot of people here were watching very closely. the local stations actually went on the air 1:45 local time to carry chicago's presentation live. now, not everybody in the city is excited about t
that the state department and the white house and every organ of the united states would support back and deliver the best games ever if, in fact, chicago got that vote. but there's no sense at all at this point of course whether those two individuals even as persuasive as they are has swung the vote in chicago's favor. we won't know the answer until 1:00 p.m. eastern today. back to you, dan. >> all right, jim, thank you. well, if chicago beats the competition, the whole country could see...
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the question is ultimately how much leverage does the united states and its allies have and we don't know the answer to that yet because we don't know how alied the allies are at this point and whether iran is willing to negotiate in good faith. >> on the domestic front. some call it the jobless recovery after a 26-year high in unemployment. are you getting a hint that the administration is reconsidering their recovery plans? >> is the stimulus enough to make this recovery work? are people feeling it. there is a feeling out there that the banks got bailed out. they're doing better. what about the rest of us? we can't gate job if we're looking for one. this is the test for the president as he gets closer to this midterm year. >> now here's jenna. >> thanks. after a brief courtroom appearance on saturday, the man accused of stalking espn reporter erin andrews taking nude photos of her and posting them online is now spending this weekend in jail. nbc's rehema ellis has details. >> reporter: in a chicago courtroom, 48-year-old michael barrett, an insurance executive, was dressed in an or
the question is ultimately how much leverage does the united states and its allies have and we don't know the answer to that yet because we don't know how alied the allies are at this point and whether iran is willing to negotiate in good faith. >> on the domestic front. some call it the jobless recovery after a 26-year high in unemployment. are you getting a hint that the administration is reconsidering their recovery plans? >> is the stimulus enough to make this recovery work? are...
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states we could worship god on our own as we saw fit in the cathedrals of nature. and he began to write about this and convinced americans at this very critical moment in our history to save these places or we'd lose them. >> you say that a trip to a park should be a transformative experience, and actually, in the process of making this film, you were reminded of a transformative experience in your own young life. >> we were filming at yosemite, one of the first shots. i should have been dog tired. i told everybody, this is my first natural national park. i had been to the historic battle fields for the civil war, but i couldn't sleep. and all of a sudden, i realized that in 1959, when i was 6 years old, when my mom was dying of cancer, our house was a dim and demoralized place, my father wasn't a great father, but one day he took me to shenandoah national park, and suddenly, lying away in yosemite, i could remember what his hand felt like in mine, the hike we took, all the songs that he sang to me that i've sung to my three daughters without remembering where they
states we could worship god on our own as we saw fit in the cathedrals of nature. and he began to write about this and convinced americans at this very critical moment in our history to save these places or we'd lose them. >> you say that a trip to a park should be a transformative experience, and actually, in the process of making this film, you were reminded of a transformative experience in your own young life. >> we were filming at yosemite, one of the first shots. i should have...
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will the olympics come back to the united states? president obama makes an impassioned plea overnight to bring the 2016 games to the city he calls home. >> i've come here today to urge you to choose chicago for the same reason i chose chicago nearly 25 years ago. >> but the competition is fierce. we'll go live to copenhagen where the announcement will be made. >>> and mariah on the plaza. second only to the beatles, with 18 number one hits, one of the biggest superstars on the planet. mariah carey is here for a special live concert today, friday, october 2nd, 2009. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> and good morning. welcome to "today" on a friday morning. i'm matt lauer. >> and i'm meredith vieira. i was watching "letterman" last night -- >> were you really? >> yeah, i was, because i had heard about this. so i'm watching the taping that had been done earlier. and at first, it's obvious the audience thinks it's a joke. >> right. >> doesn't make sense, but then there's no punch line. you realize it's very serious stuff.
will the olympics come back to the united states? president obama makes an impassioned plea overnight to bring the 2016 games to the city he calls home. >> i've come here today to urge you to choose chicago for the same reason i chose chicago nearly 25 years ago. >> but the competition is fierce. we'll go live to copenhagen where the announcement will be made. >>> and mariah on the plaza. second only to the beatles, with 18 number one hits, one of the biggest superstars on...
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states an europe. and not only had it ostensibly been ignored, but it was kind of going under the radar of law enforcement and the general public. so when we started talking about it we sat down with steve capus, the head of nbc news, during those conversations a series came about. we were blessed with the idea of patience and vision from nbc to say, take the time to figure out a way to do this in a totally new way, make it look different and it had to live up to these really high standards of journalism because in a lot of cases they were just accusations. how do you go about building this? >> you mention it looks different. it does. it looks like a movie. that's one of the reason it's built so much buzz, and some controversy. people want to know is it news or is it high-production entertainment, adam? what is it? >> i think the amazing thing is what we're doing is taking rigorous investigative reporting and marrying it with preelly high-production values. that doesn't take away from the reporting. ac
states an europe. and not only had it ostensibly been ignored, but it was kind of going under the radar of law enforcement and the general public. so when we started talking about it we sat down with steve capus, the head of nbc news, during those conversations a series came about. we were blessed with the idea of patience and vision from nbc to say, take the time to figure out a way to do this in a totally new way, make it look different and it had to live up to these really high standards of...
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>> it doesn't provide anything of strategic value to the united states. central government there is not -- having a central government in afghanistan is not going to feed al qaeda or stabilize pakistan which should be our two goals. >> you spent a lot of time in afghanistan on the ground. your resignation sent shock waves right up to the white house. you resigned in a very public manner. your letter read by readers of the "washington post." why did you choose to go about it this way and not to continue to work within the administration to affect change? >> i hit a point in my conscience where i felt it was senseless what was happening. our troops were fighting against people who were fighting us because we're occupying them. and like i said earlier, what we're doing there doesn't obtain any strategic values or goals for the united states. >> you jump right in on me because i'm paraphrasing and don't want to put words in your mouth, but suffice it to say that you think the u.s. is still fighting in afghanistan and looking at the situation there through the
>> it doesn't provide anything of strategic value to the united states. central government there is not -- having a central government in afghanistan is not going to feed al qaeda or stabilize pakistan which should be our two goals. >> you spent a lot of time in afghanistan on the ground. your resignation sent shock waves right up to the white house. you resigned in a very public manner. your letter read by readers of the "washington post." why did you choose to go about...
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what do you want from the united states? >> translator: today a new arrangement should be put in place based on new principles so that the world is directed towards peace and tranquility. we have always believed in talking, in negotiating, and that is our logic. nothing has changed. >> reporter: you are a father. what do you say to the families who accuse this government of brutalities, torture, disappearances, of their sons and daughters? >> translator: well, you are expressing certain claims that, by and large, are being leveled by those who oppose the islamic republ republic. i'm not in a position to answer or to judge whatever you are claiming. but does your heart really and sincerely go out to the people? are you really -- is that really the truth? >> reporter: i know people, mr. president. >> translator: i don't believe that. >> reporter: i know people, mr. president, who i believe were innocent, who were tortured. >> translator: it's possible. >> reporter: in prisons. >> translator: i don't have such information. peop
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states. he's wanted in california for having sex with a minor 32 years ago. >>> david letterman was on the air last night apologizing after having had sexual relationships with some of his female staff members. nbc's peter alexander is outside the "late show" studio with more. peter, good morning. >> natalie, good morning. letterman apologized to his wife and to his staff, but not before making fun of himself. and if you think that's the end of this story, well, think again. in fact, this morning, t"the ne york times" is reporting that the lawyer for joe halderman, the man accused in this extortion plot, has threatened to provide evidence that letterman sexually harassed members of his staff, and he says he's willing to show that evidence in court. >> i got into the car this morning and the navigation lady wasn't speaking to me. >> reporter: back in front of the cameras for the first time since his embarrassing office sex scandal exploded last week, david letterman had himself to thank for al
states. he's wanted in california for having sex with a minor 32 years ago. >>> david letterman was on the air last night apologizing after having had sexual relationships with some of his female staff members. nbc's peter alexander is outside the "late show" studio with more. peter, good morning. >> natalie, good morning. letterman apologized to his wife and to his staff, but not before making fun of himself. and if you think that's the end of this story, well, think...
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chicago thought they would be benefited by the president of the united states making that last-minute trip. could that have in some ways backfired? was the chicago charm offensive maybe too much? >> no. i think just the opposite, lester, and here's why. what the ioc wants to see is that the federal authorities in a big country are solidly behind the bid. and one of the knocks on the united states is because we are federalist system and so you have a local bid that's naturally in a city, then you have a state, is that the federal government of the united states seems somehow to be more removed. in this instance, you had mayor daly, you had the state government, you had the two senators from illinois. everybody seemed to be behind the bid. then the president himself was solidly behind the bid, the president and the first lady. the white house olympics office. geez, what more could you want if you're puttinging to an american bid? >> i promised we'd talk about rio. a terrific city. a lot of people think their pitch was wonderful. tell me what you think they had going for them? >> it's el
chicago thought they would be benefited by the president of the united states making that last-minute trip. could that have in some ways backfired? was the chicago charm offensive maybe too much? >> no. i think just the opposite, lester, and here's why. what the ioc wants to see is that the federal authorities in a big country are solidly behind the bid. and one of the knocks on the united states is because we are federalist system and so you have a local bid that's naturally in a city,...
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>> and if iran were to stonewall, andrea, what leverage does the united states really have? >> reporter: well, it's a very tough situation because if iran stonewalls, probably, then, russia would stay on board and china would follow russia's lead, but if they take that middle course, that really could divide the coalition. then the u.s. and europe could tighten existing unilateral sanctions, not working through the u.n., assuming that russia would veto anything, and they could try to impose some other additional sanctions, but sanctions without the u.n. behind it are not as effective, and robert gates, the military has said there really is no military option. meredith? >> all right, andrea mitchell, thank you very much. >>> let us get a check of the rest of the morning's top stories, and for that, we'll head over to ann at the news desk. good morning to you. >> matt and meredith, good morning. good morning, everybody. >>> in the news, even as samoa deals with tuesday's deadly earthquake and tsunami, another big earthquake hit this morning, this one in indonesia, with a magni
>> and if iran were to stonewall, andrea, what leverage does the united states really have? >> reporter: well, it's a very tough situation because if iran stonewalls, probably, then, russia would stay on board and china would follow russia's lead, but if they take that middle course, that really could divide the coalition. then the u.s. and europe could tighten existing unilateral sanctions, not working through the u.n., assuming that russia would veto anything, and they could try...
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he's president of the united states. his skin color doesn't matter to me. his policies are what matter. idea that we've had a very historic thing was wonderful when it happened. absolutely. but i'll be honest with you, i predicted to you it was going to exacerbate racial problems and it has. any criticism of president obama is going to be said to be oriented in racism. and if you don't like his health care bill, it's racist. i opposed when clinton and hillary were trying to do it and they aren't black. it is all about ideas. i think these are dark days for the country. i think his economic policies are -- i think he is shepherding the decline. he's not observing it. >> is there anything good he's done. >> maybe. i can't think of it. but let's see. >> anything good you would say about him? >> got a great voice. great, great voice. reads a teleprompter like no one i've ever seen read a teleprompter. i am dazzled by that. >> you caused a firestorm before he was even inaugurated by saying the four word -- >> i hope he fails. >> right. and then just recently, ag
he's president of the united states. his skin color doesn't matter to me. his policies are what matter. idea that we've had a very historic thing was wonderful when it happened. absolutely. but i'll be honest with you, i predicted to you it was going to exacerbate racial problems and it has. any criticism of president obama is going to be said to be oriented in racism. and if you don't like his health care bill, it's racist. i opposed when clinton and hillary were trying to do it and they...
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and get this, another unit was recently snapped up there for the bargain basement price of 51 million bucks. >>> well, an injured star returns to nba action. and starting hurler and closer news from baseball's playoffs. >>> plus, boise state goes to the bag of tricks against tulsa. your early morning sports headlines are straight ahead. >>> all eyes will be on the developing coastal storm. this could possibly be the first nor easter of the fall season. your regional forecast is coming up. you're watching "early today." >>> good morning. if you're just waking up, this is "early today." in sports, dodgers manager joe torre is no rookie. he's been around for a long time and still knows how to keep them guessing. here's nbc's fred roggin with an early look at all your sports headlines. >>> good morning. what a difference a year makes for l.a. dodgers clayton kershaw. he worked out of the bull pen last year against the phillies. this time around he's the game 1 starter. >> yeah, you know, i think i've grown up a lot since last year. i think, you know, i got to experience it last year out o
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. >>> back here in the united states, police in an affluent suburb of new jersey are looking for the killer of a priest. father ed heinz was found murdered friday morning in a rectory of st. patrick's church. police have no suspects. it is the town's first violent death in over 20 years. memorial services will be held late they are morning for the 61-year-old best known for his outreach and working with the needy. >>> and no word yet on what caused that massive explosion at a fuel storage site in puerto rico's capital of san juan. seismologists say the blast was the equivalent of an earthquake. five workers at the plant managed to escape with minor injuries. >>> if you are one of the millions of parents who bought baby sign stein videos, you may be able to get your money back. the refunds come after legal challenges over claims that the videos were educational. buyers can exchange dvds bought between june 2004 and september of this year for another einstein product or a cash-back refund. >>> finally, the story we've been talking about. don't get grandma mad. trust me. a 67-year-old g
. >>> back here in the united states, police in an affluent suburb of new jersey are looking for the killer of a priest. father ed heinz was found murdered friday morning in a rectory of st. patrick's church. police have no suspects. it is the town's first violent death in over 20 years. memorial services will be held late they are morning for the 61-year-old best known for his outreach and working with the needy. >>> and no word yet on what caused that massive explosion at a...
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>> well, this is a stark moment for the united states senate. we haven't had major health care reform for many, many years. i think we'll have the 60 votes this evening to proceed. as has been said, this is the start of the debate, not the end of the debate. it's critically important we get the cost of health care down and provide affordable options for all americans. this is a consumer bill. it helps consumers keep their insurance and protect themselves against arbitrary practices of private insurance companies. >> senator, if you get 60 votes, is it a slam dunk for 60 votes of the passage of the actual bill? >> not at pulp there will be an amendment process, an open process. it's too early to predict what happens at the end of the day, but i am optimistic at the end of the year the united states will have health care reform. >> senator gregg, it looks like no republicans will vote for this. why not? it's just a vote right now to open debate, not a vote on health care. or do you see it as such? >> no. this is shooting with real bullets. up unti
>> well, this is a stark moment for the united states senate. we haven't had major health care reform for many, many years. i think we'll have the 60 votes this evening to proceed. as has been said, this is the start of the debate, not the end of the debate. it's critically important we get the cost of health care down and provide affordable options for all americans. this is a consumer bill. it helps consumers keep their insurance and protect themselves against arbitrary practices of...
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>> what happens if he's returned to the united states? >> they would then start where they left off, which is to effectively have that sentencing. there are all sorts of interesting legal questions as to do you apply all of the rules that were in place back then? because remember, the sentencing is much tougher now than it was back then. >> real quickly, samantha giimer, the then-13-year-old, now in her mid-40s, just wants to drop it and move on with her life. does that have any impact? >> a little. the original prosecutor said there was misconduct. the victim says she wants this to go away. that all works in polanski's favor but that doesn't change the fact that he still fled. interesting legal questions to come. >> dan abrams, as always, thanks very much. >>> now, meredith. >>> let's head over to the news desk where ann curry has the latest headlines. >> good morning. also in the news this morning, the government of the philippines has declared a state of calamity following the nation's worst flooding there in more than 40 years. more t
>> what happens if he's returned to the united states? >> they would then start where they left off, which is to effectively have that sentencing. there are all sorts of interesting legal questions as to do you apply all of the rules that were in place back then? because remember, the sentencing is much tougher now than it was back then. >> real quickly, samantha giimer, the then-13-year-old, now in her mid-40s, just wants to drop it and move on with her life. does that have...
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states. boston law professor kim has been coming to the island since a child. >> we see that ferry, everything just sort of drops away. >> reporter: a place to forget that you'll always remember. now, for all the excitement on the island, this is expected to be a pretty low-key vacation for the first family. starting with tomorrow's arrival, which is close to the press and the public. lester? >> ann thompson this morning, thank you and once again here's aim. >>> the president's vacation comes at the traditional time, late summer, when congress is in recess, but with heath caree form still unresolved the president may not have a lot of time for relaxesing. joining us with more, the correspondent with politico. good morning. >> good morning. >> i think maybe this might be a thinking vacation for president obama as he tries to figure how he can get health care reform passed. republicans solidly against it, a rift among democrats with some key issues. what's the level of concern at this point at
states. boston law professor kim has been coming to the island since a child. >> we see that ferry, everything just sort of drops away. >> reporter: a place to forget that you'll always remember. now, for all the excitement on the island, this is expected to be a pretty low-key vacation for the first family. starting with tomorrow's arrival, which is close to the press and the public. lester? >> ann thompson this morning, thank you and once again here's aim. >>> the...
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the largest immigration station in the united states. more than 12 million people arrived here between 1892 and 1924. more than 100 million americans can trace at least one of their ancestors to ellis island. ♪ ♪ far, we'vbeen traveling far ♪ >> rorter: leaving the old world for a greater opportunity in the new world. >> ellis island, third-class passengers. >> reporter: traveling several weeks in packed ships with little in their pockets and only a dream in their heads. ♪ without a home but not without a start ♪ >> reporter: they got off the ferry and there was the baggage room and he they would drop their luggage and bags. everything imptant to them. >> reporter: the majority who made it this far were likely to start works. >> most didn't realize ellis island, known as island number two. island numberwo had a hospital building. >> reporter: approximately 3,500 people died. 355 were born. this area is csed to the public but remains an eerie reminder of those who passed through. in 1954, ellis island closed. it was too coastly
the largest immigration station in the united states. more than 12 million people arrived here between 1892 and 1924. more than 100 million americans can trace at least one of their ancestors to ellis island. ♪ ♪ far, we'vbeen traveling far ♪ >> rorter: leaving the old world for a greater opportunity in the new world. >> ellis island, third-class passengers. >> reporter: traveling several weeks in packed ships with little in their pockets and only a dream in their heads....
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the president of the united states got an $800 billion stimulus package. he's running the largest peacetime deficit by far in american history. and americans are saying, where are the jobs? we're losing them still at the rate of 500,000 jobs a month. the work-week is diminishing. hours are getting shorter. real wages are not going up. and people are asking where are the results? that stimulus package. $800 billion, we learned that only 10% has gone out the door. that is not a stimulus package. questions are being raised about the competence of the congress and the president of the united states, who have a stimulus package only 1/10 of which is out the door. it's not working, matt. that's the problem. >> dee dee, you remember the debate in congress at the time of the vote on the stimulus plan was between, do we take this money and use it for government spending, or do we put it into tax cuts? that was where the line was drawn. are you starting to worry at all that perhaps they erred in the wrong direction here? >> well, i mean, the first thing the presiden
the president of the united states got an $800 billion stimulus package. he's running the largest peacetime deficit by far in american history. and americans are saying, where are the jobs? we're losing them still at the rate of 500,000 jobs a month. the work-week is diminishing. hours are getting shorter. real wages are not going up. and people are asking where are the results? that stimulus package. $800 billion, we learned that only 10% has gone out the door. that is not a stimulus package....
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but with the secret service protection outside now, i think it's the best protection the united states government can buy. >> reporter: so probably no open houses to start at this house that sits ten feet from the president's. the secret service wouldn't like that. in fact, they didn't like the fact that the sellers let us bring a camera over. so, out of respect for his security, we agreed to blur the neighbor, mr. obama's house. so, how much for this 6,000-square-foot, 17-room home? well, that's up to all you potential buyers. yes, the realtor and owner are looking for you to a praise the, quote, obama factor. that is, what's it worth or not worth to live next to the most powerful man in america? >> we used to meet each other on the back porch. he'd be sneaking a cigarette. michelle won't let him smoke in the house. >> when he comes, we have to go through body-sniffing dogs. so, it's an advantage not having -- not having him here just because the security increases, you know, tenfold when he's around. but no, i mean, it's challenging. and it really disrupts the neighborhood. >> report
but with the secret service protection outside now, i think it's the best protection the united states government can buy. >> reporter: so probably no open houses to start at this house that sits ten feet from the president's. the secret service wouldn't like that. in fact, they didn't like the fact that the sellers let us bring a camera over. so, out of respect for his security, we agreed to blur the neighbor, mr. obama's house. so, how much for this 6,000-square-foot, 17-room home?...
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how do you then try for a charge of capital murder here in the united states? >> well, let me start by saying just because something's hard doesn't mean you shouldn't try. we believe that this crime -- we believe the facts are going to show that this crime began in alabama, even if it was completed in australia. so, we believe alabama has jurisdiction in this matter. >> so, you're willing to say this was premeditated. what piece of evidence do you have that proves that this crime was actually planned here before it took place in australia? >> well, there's a fair amount of facts. i'm not going to go into the specific facts because we have an open, active investigation where we are still gathering evidence, but we clearly are confident that there are going to be facts that are going to show that the series of events that culminated in tina thomas's death in australia began in alabama. >> there might be some people watching right now, attorney general king, who are saying, well, what about double jeopardy? hasn't this man already been tried for this crime in aust
how do you then try for a charge of capital murder here in the united states? >> well, let me start by saying just because something's hard doesn't mean you shouldn't try. we believe that this crime -- we believe the facts are going to show that this crime began in alabama, even if it was completed in australia. so, we believe alabama has jurisdiction in this matter. >> so, you're willing to say this was premeditated. what piece of evidence do you have that proves that this crime...
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>> man, if they turned up looking like that in the united states. it's like, hey, hey, there's no more show. >> reporter: connick gave the group a zero for starters and reportedly walked off the set during a commercial break. he later came back to an apology from the show's host. >> your countryman, that's an insult to, you know, have a black-face routine like that on the show. >> right, right. >> so, i do apologize to you. >> we spent so much time trying to not make black people look like buffoons that when we see something like that, we take it really to heart. if i knew that was going to be a part of the show, i probably -- i definitely wouldn't have done it. >> reporter: but later, connick's own past came back to haunt him. >> all right. >> i have to speak my mind. >> break it down for them now. >> in a skit for fox's mad tv, connick impersonalities a southern black minister. when the clip resurfaced in response to the controversy, some critics have called harry connick jr. a hypocrite. >> 24 hours a day. >> reporter: connick has said he has no
>> man, if they turned up looking like that in the united states. it's like, hey, hey, there's no more show. >> reporter: connick gave the group a zero for starters and reportedly walked off the set during a commercial break. he later came back to an apology from the show's host. >> your countryman, that's an insult to, you know, have a black-face routine like that on the show. >> right, right. >> so, i do apologize to you. >> we spent so much time trying to...
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. >> i promise you this, the city of chicago and the united states of america will make the world proud. >> other cities under consideration will find outwho get the gold later today. >> the decision is expected to be announced at 1:30 today. >> dozens of supporters have joined area olympic champions for a special event as they prepare for next year's winter games. the bobsled federation hosted a fund-raiser lies night for the maryland members of the u.s. national bobsled team. they enjoyed food, fun, and fever to support the area world- class athletes. >> it's important, especially in for the reigning world champion under a lot of pressure. >> my job is to get the thing going as fast as it can. a half to be strong and agile enough to load into the lead without slowing it down. >> reigning world champions. the proceeds from the fund- raiser held support the u.s. bobsled federation's training and research and development programs. they will compete in vancouver in february. >> good morning. there's a new accident on southbound 95 approaching the beltway northeast. in the area of white ma
. >> i promise you this, the city of chicago and the united states of america will make the world proud. >> other cities under consideration will find outwho get the gold later today. >> the decision is expected to be announced at 1:30 today. >> dozens of supporters have joined area olympic champions for a special event as they prepare for next year's winter games. the bobsled federation hosted a fund-raiser lies night for the maryland members of the u.s. national...
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the united states marine corps motto meaning always faithful. and one this man lived by. >> it's a moment i'll remember very vividly for the rest of my life. when i saw them coming up my walk, all i could think was, please go away. please don't be coming to my house. >> they knocked on your door. you opened up and they said? >> they told me that he was gone. it took a very long time to sink in. and sometimes i'm still not sure it has. >> sergeant william cahir. >> he had compassion, a great deal of compassion, not only for the people that were close to him but for people he really didn't know very well or at all. i think that that sense of empathy and compassion was really what drove him to want to make the world a better place. >> reporter: sergeant cahir's desire to change the world began before the marines. at the nation's capitol as a nittany lion, working for the lion of the senate, edward kennedy. >> i started talking to him about how competitive washington is and all that. and he said, dad, i know you probably think i'm not competitive en
the united states marine corps motto meaning always faithful. and one this man lived by. >> it's a moment i'll remember very vividly for the rest of my life. when i saw them coming up my walk, all i could think was, please go away. please don't be coming to my house. >> they knocked on your door. you opened up and they said? >> they told me that he was gone. it took a very long time to sink in. and sometimes i'm still not sure it has. >> sergeant william cahir. >>...
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states where public opposition to the war is growing. meredi meredith? >> mick, thank you very much. 7:04. >>> now to the latest on the alleged blackmail plot that's exposed david ledder man's sexual relationships with members of his own staff. we'll talk to the lawyer representing the cbs news producer in the case in a bit, but peter alexander has more. >> reporter: this morning we've seen many late show employees arriving here at work. letterman's stunning admission has revealed a series of still-unanswered questions, like how many women were involved in did all the relationships end well, and did any of those women feel pressured by their boss' advances or were they all happily consensual? in the meantime, the man accused of extorting david letterman faces first degree grand larceny charges and if convicted, severe punishment -- up to 15 years behind bars. >> i have had sex with women who work for me on this show. >> reporter: it was no joke. david letterman's stunning confession last thursday revealing a bizarre story of interoffice
states where public opposition to the war is growing. meredi meredith? >> mick, thank you very much. 7:04. >>> now to the latest on the alleged blackmail plot that's exposed david ledder man's sexual relationships with members of his own staff. we'll talk to the lawyer representing the cbs news producer in the case in a bit, but peter alexander has more. >> reporter: this morning we've seen many late show employees arriving here at work. letterman's stunning admission has...
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states. does the commission have the power to ban the sale of these cribs? and if soouldou conder doing so, considering that millions of these cribs have been recalled over the past two years? >> well, the commission will write regulations in the next few months, and we will look at this issue about drop sides, but i do not think that drop sides, if it's not going to be certified by the industry, will be a part of cribs in the future. they have been shown to not be reliable. and over time, when the parent raises the side up and down, they're becoming detached from the cribs. so, i think in the future, you will not see cribs with drop sides. >> are you saying, then, that in the future you will ban them? >> well, we're in the process of rulemaking, and we will take a hard look at this, but i think in the future, these drop sides will be banned. >> also, my understanding is that there's no requirement that cribs in general be tested before they are manufactured. should there be requirements? >>
states. does the commission have the power to ban the sale of these cribs? and if soouldou conder doing so, considering that millions of these cribs have been recalled over the past two years? >> well, the commission will write regulations in the next few months, and we will look at this issue about drop sides, but i do not think that drop sides, if it's not going to be certified by the industry, will be a part of cribs in the future. they have been shown to not be reliable. and over...
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states. cnbc's erin burnett is in rio de janeiro this morning. erin, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning to you, meredith. and it's pretty amazing here. this fall, armed gangs actually shot down a police helicopter. they killed three officers. and it's just one example of a city with a crime crisis just a few years away from the olympics. now, they're hoping that rudy giuliani will help them out. of course, he's the former mayor of new york, famous for fighting crime there, but many people here tell us new york at its worst looks like easy street compared to this. it's overwhelming, beautiful beachings, modern skyscrapers, impoverished slums. and with slums comes extraordinary levels of crime. there were nearly 4,500 murders here in 2008, nine times the number in america's biggest city, new york. experts say one-third of rio's population lives in very poor slums like this one. drug lords rule, in part because they're better armed than the real rio police. they sell marijuana, cocai
states. cnbc's erin burnett is in rio de janeiro this morning. erin, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning to you, meredith. and it's pretty amazing here. this fall, armed gangs actually shot down a police helicopter. they killed three officers. and it's just one example of a city with a crime crisis just a few years away from the olympics. now, they're hoping that rudy giuliani will help them out. of course, he's the former mayor of new york, famous for fighting crime there, but...
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we're here, we've been sent by the president of the united states to escort you and your daughter to school today. i was thinking that all the fuss was because i was on my way to college. i was the first 6-year-old to go from kindergarten to college. >> reporter: you thought you were going to college some. >> yes. >> reporter: i love it plus, it was the new school. it made perfect sense. >> it was a new school and it was so big and there were so many people out. >> reporter: right. ♪ >> reporter: when you heard those chants, did you understand? >> no. >> reporter: what did you think that was? >> it's a rhyme, two, four, six, eight, we don't want to integrate. so, when i went home, my sister and i jumped rope to it, you know? that's what it was, like a nursery rhyme. >> reporter: and you didn't know what integrate meant. >> i didn't know. >> reporter: you were 6. for the entire year, ruby was the only child in her first grade classroom. at first, all the white parents pulled their kids out of school. but as the year went on, some sent their kids back. near the end of the year, ruby
we're here, we've been sent by the president of the united states to escort you and your daughter to school today. i was thinking that all the fuss was because i was on my way to college. i was the first 6-year-old to go from kindergarten to college. >> reporter: you thought you were going to college some. >> yes. >> reporter: i love it plus, it was the new school. it made perfect sense. >> it was a new school and it was so big and there were so many people out. >>...
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states, and of course, afghanistan, and the taliban? and when i say high level, someone perhaps at the level of a richard holbrooke, sitting down with members of the taliban who perhaps would like to be part of the solution and not part of the problem? >> that's very much a part of the strategy, matt, and the reconciliation and reintegration of taliban and under very specific conditions -- that they actually put down their weapons, that they no longer engage in the kind of insurgency that we're seeing regularly, but we're hopeful that that will be a part of the strategic shift, if you will, embedded in this new strategy. >> and one of the things we know from watching years of conflict in afghanistan is that the afghans are very patient and stubborn when it comes to war. and this idea that in july of 2011, we'll begin to draw down troops there, the critics say, look, you're just telling them how long they have to sit and wait before they fire up the insurgency again, that expression we've heard over and over again that afghans like to us
states, and of course, afghanistan, and the taliban? and when i say high level, someone perhaps at the level of a richard holbrooke, sitting down with members of the taliban who perhaps would like to be part of the solution and not part of the problem? >> that's very much a part of the strategy, matt, and the reconciliation and reintegration of taliban and under very specific conditions -- that they actually put down their weapons, that they no longer engage in the kind of insurgency that...
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states. would you under any circumstances agree to that? >> well, actually, it was suggested through a media report, through a newspaper. so, in fact, there was no discussions of any sort with myself or my attorney, so, that's all i can really say about that. >> but if it were offered up to you, would you be amiable? >> we'd have to see exactly the parameters. i can't speculate on something that is hypothetical at this point. >> congressman smith, let me ask you, if they are even proposing such an offer, does it suggest to you that maybe they are worried that the court will, in fact, rule in david's favor today? >> well, meredith, this is the big test for brazil. after all of the court cases, and one after another has been in david's favor, we all know -- if the chief justice of the supreme court cannot with finality say a son belongs with his father, this will be an embarrassment for brazil beyond anyone's comprehension. just yesterday they filed yet another appeal in superior court. so, we'
states. would you under any circumstances agree to that? >> well, actually, it was suggested through a media report, through a newspaper. so, in fact, there was no discussions of any sort with myself or my attorney, so, that's all i can really say about that. >> but if it were offered up to you, would you be amiable? >> we'd have to see exactly the parameters. i can't speculate on something that is hypothetical at this point. >> congressman smith, let me ask you, if they...
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critics saying that the united states should not be dealing with a dictator. also questions about whether this will open a long-term dialogue between the united states and north korea. but for the two journalists who last night got to sleep in their own beds for the first time in five months, they are just happy and grateful to be home. meredith? >> chris jansing, thank you very much. >>> and just ahead we're going to take a look at the other reunion that took place on wednesday between bill clinton and al gore. it was like a flashback. >> yeah. the two of them together in a long time. >> smiling. it was good. >> first let's get a check of the rest of the top stories. we'll say hello to ann curry at the news desk. >> good morning to you both meredith and lester. good morning, everybody. in the news also this morning, today the popular cash for clunkers program is expected to get the money it needs to keep running. democrats and republicans reached agreement last night to pump $2 billion more into the program. that sends the measure to a vote in the full senate
critics saying that the united states should not be dealing with a dictator. also questions about whether this will open a long-term dialogue between the united states and north korea. but for the two journalists who last night got to sleep in their own beds for the first time in five months, they are just happy and grateful to be home. meredith? >> chris jansing, thank you very much. >>> and just ahead we're going to take a look at the other reunion that took place on wednesday...
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. >> we have to lay a new foundation that will allow the united states of america to thrive and compete in a global economy. it means finally controlling the health care costs that are driving this nation into debt. >> a tough republican says nonsense. >> the assumption that doing health care is going to help the economy, which the president has been selling, is utter nonsense. it's a whole separate issue. >> negotiators in the senate claim progress in winning over skeptical democrats. west virginia's rockefeller for one is against the insurance co-op idea that could win g.o.p. vote. >> it is the most honest, really down in the trenches trading abuse that we've had. >> but senate leaders now say no vote in august. that was the president's deadline. >> that's ok. i just want people to keep on working. >> and critics know timing affects the bill. >> postponing the health care legislation likely means a more limited program and a program that less changes the status quo. >> not the big health care change president obama says families, businesses and the nation's economy needs. today the ob
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states? >> it is a wonderful country, and what -- you shouldn't just demonize it. i think a lot of people want to take out the map and take out a sharpie and put an "x" on it, oh, pakistan, "x," yemen, "x." it's not like that at all. the people are very friendly. it is a traditional society. they embrace their traditions. sidon's one of the oldest cities in the world and if you see pictures of it, it's stunningly beautiful. it just has this problem. there are remote villages where the government can't reach, is trying to reach, and pretty much anyone can hide out there. >> just quickly in the time i have left, you broke a report on "nightly news" last night concerning afghanistan and the readiness of the afghan military forces. a key element to the u.s. forces being able to leave. what's the headline of that report? >> the headline of that report, which was prepared to brief the top commanders of the u.s. military, is that the afghan security forces are in terrible shape, that they are so ful
states? >> it is a wonderful country, and what -- you shouldn't just demonize it. i think a lot of people want to take out the map and take out a sharpie and put an "x" on it, oh, pakistan, "x," yemen, "x." it's not like that at all. the people are very friendly. it is a traditional society. they embrace their traditions. sidon's one of the oldest cities in the world and if you see pictures of it, it's stunningly beautiful. it just has this problem. there are...
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. >> the human space flight program that united states is currently pursuing is one that is on an unsustainable trajectory. >> reporter: the president has jed yet to decide whether to ask congress for more money and continue with the ares i on a return lunar mission, but for many space enthusiasts finding water has only whet the appetite for a return trip to the moon. for "today," tom costello, nbc news, washington. >>> it's 12 minutes past the hour. time for a check of the headlines now. >> for that we'll go to cnbc's melissa francis at the news desk. good morning. >> good morning, amy. good morning, lester. good morning, everyone. >>> we begin overseas where probe continues a four-nation tour across asia. the president just arrived in singapore today, and nbc's mike viqueira is live at the white house with more. mike, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, melissa. the president is two days into the eight-day trip around the pacific rim and he's calling himself the first pacific president owing to his birth in hawaii and the many years he spent in indonesia with his mother. he kicked off th
. >> the human space flight program that united states is currently pursuing is one that is on an unsustainable trajectory. >> reporter: the president has jed yet to decide whether to ask congress for more money and continue with the ares i on a return lunar mission, but for many space enthusiasts finding water has only whet the appetite for a return trip to the moon. for "today," tom costello, nbc news, washington. >>> it's 12 minutes past the hour. time for a...
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states. natalie morales has more on that. >> meredith, every state has a sex offender registry. thanks to the internet, the information is more available to the public and police than ever before. but now are those lists designed to protect communities, are they providing a false sense of security? >> reporter: you can search the internet for convicted sex offenders in your neighborhood. you can even download a defender app on your iphone. but phillip garrido who was convicted of kidnapping and rape in the 1970s was listed on california's sex offender registry and had checked in with local authorities each year for the past decade all while his alleged victim, jaycee dugard and the two children he's accused of fathering with her lived in his backyard. >> there was not an appropriate level of supervision in light of his criminal history and the risk he posed. so registration alone won't solve this problem. >> reporter: nationwide, there are an estimated 647,000 sex offenders registered. >> a l
states. natalie morales has more on that. >> meredith, every state has a sex offender registry. thanks to the internet, the information is more available to the public and police than ever before. but now are those lists designed to protect communities, are they providing a false sense of security? >> reporter: you can search the internet for convicted sex offenders in your neighborhood. you can even download a defender app on your iphone. but phillip garrido who was convicted of...